Indiana retailers, shoppers say new SNAP restrictions ‘a pain’
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the nation’s largest anti-hunger initiative — serves more than a half-million low-income Indiana residents.
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Braun declines to sign needle exchange legislation
A bill letting Indiana counties continue syringe service programs became law Monday without Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s signature.
Governor signs bills on immigration, homelessness and dozens more
Four dozen bills became law Thursday after nabbing Gov. Mike Braun’s signature. Another round of bills is expected to hit his desk soon.
Indiana opens applications for rural health grants in partial offset of federal Medicaid cuts
The Growing Rural Opportunities for Wellbeing grant program was allotted $120 million in its initial year.
Indiana governor touts agency, agenda bill successes after session
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says his administration got almost nine in every 10 agency and agenda bills over the finish line during his second session.
‘Public camping’ ban targeting homelessness heads to governor
The measure bans camping, sleeping or long-term sheltering on land owned by the state or a unit of local government — and establishes a Class C misdemeanor for violations.
Smorgasbord of bills pass Indiana Senate as session nears close
Legislation creating a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members — to be deployed around the state at the governor’s behest — overwhelmingly passed the Senate on Tuesday despite bipartisan opposition. The Senate also approved more than three dozen other bills.
Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.
Indiana public camping ban moves to House floor
Supporters frame as compassionate approach, while opponents say lack of resources could lead to jail time and fines.
Indiana Senate passes bill aiding low-income utility customers, requiring multiyear rate plans
Crime, crypto and more get floor votes, with concurrences or compromises to come.
Indiana leaders push conservative-backed national debt denunciation
House Resolution 28 recognizes the national debt as a national security threat and calls on Congress to establish “an effective regular order for budgeting.”
State tackles penny-rounding policies amid national shortage
Indiana lawmakers are crafting statewide penny-rounding policies as Hoosier retailers struggle through a shortage of the discontinued coin — but admit it needs more work.
Environmental deregulation bill narrowly passes House committee
The bill’s author said it would would eliminate “unnecessary” mandates and “needless” reporting or paperwork requirements.
Analysis of hospital association’s woes finds no ‘uniform narrative of financial distress’
The Employers’ Forum of Indiana used publicly available information to examine finances at the state’s 114 general acute care hospitals and compile its own analysis.
Revamped Indiana bill dealing with immigration law enforcement clears committee
The legislation would block government bodies and public universities from enacting any policies that limit cooperation — including of their employees — with federal immigration authorities or laws.
Medical debt help bill clears Senate, splits GOP caucus
Legislation promoting charity care and payment plans for Hoosier health care patients as well as protecting their paychecks and homes from debt collectors now moves to the House for consideration.
Indiana to pursue permitting primacy over carbon dioxide storage wells
The EPA makes those decisions in Indiana and elsewhere, but an increasing number of states are seeking primary enforcement authority.
Indiana public records access law to get anti-bot overhaul
Local units suspect some requests from possibly fake entities are phishing attempts.
Blood-testing pilot for PFAS finds elevated levels among Indiana firefighters
The study conducted by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and external diagnostic laboratory Eurofins Scientific found some connections to the frequency with which firefighters handle foam, protective gear and specialized emergency responses.
Indiana hemp drug ban clears first hurdle
The legislation matches a federal measure some advocates predict will “decimate” the industry—then sets out regulations for what’s left.